Kelly Osbourne on Henry Holland, London Style and Weight Loss

“This year’s girl is a grumpy adolescent who has been watching way too much Kurt Cobain on YouTube,” English designer Henry Holland told Speakeasy, after he presented his Spring/Summer 2013 collection at London Fashion Week.

Holland, 29, made his mark in 2006 with a line of t-shirts displaying witty, saucy slogans–many of which can’t be printed here. His regular fans include Marc Jacobs, Fergie, MIA, and Kelly Osbourne.

OSBOURNE: Every single year he keeps progressing. He did start off with t-shirts, but he’s found a way of taking androgyny and feminism and making them work at the same time.

WSJ: You’re 27 and have attended the London shows for the past 4 years. How has the tone changed here?

OSBOURNE: I’ve seen the seriousness being taken out of it. People here are realizing that it’s just fashion and they can have fun with it–people thinking it’s [more serious] have gone to New York.

WSJ: How do New York’s shows differ from London’s?

OSBOURNE: I was just at the New York shows. Everyone at New York Fashion Week is very wearable and safe. In England, they like to take more risks. I’d describe my style as more London. Always have, always will. When I’m in New York, I look for clothes for awards season. But when I’m here, I look for clothes for everyday life.

WSJ: You’ve lost a lot of weight but you’re very open about it–and you’ve still retained your curves.

OSBOURNE: I don’t want to be anorexic. I’m happy with how I look and as long as I’m healthy and eat right, that works. My boyfriend [vegan cook Matthew Mosshart] makes my food for me.